Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Pharmacist - Prison Health Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Alice Springs
Position number RTF Closing 23/03/2026
Contact Officer Dr Sarah Kemp on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Implement and manage a comprehensive onsite pharmacy service for Primary and Public Health Care Facilities including the Alice
Springs Correctional Centre, Police Watch House and the Barkly Work Camp.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and provide a safe clinical pharmacy service in accordance with national standards, relevant legislation, regulations,
local policies, guidelines and Codes of Practice.
1. In collaboration with the PPHC CAHS Senior pharmacist ensure management of contracts with external pharmacy providers,
including reporting requirements, are used in the most cost-effective way.
3. Participate in the development of policy, protocol and guideline documents related to medication management within Prison
health through NT best practice group meetings.
4. Working within a multidisciplinary team assist with safe drug distribution and maintenance of accurate prescription records
1. Lead quality improvement medication safety initiatives and deliver staff and client educational programs
2. Participate in structured professional development activities through membership of appropriate organisations and
committees.
1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A degree or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy and registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated sound level of current clinical pharmacy practice and knowledge.
3. Sound communication skills, both written and oral, ability to work well with all other staff.
4. Willingness to participate in continuing education activities of self, and provision of sessions to health staff.
5. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative.
6. Demonstrated participation in CQI activities, medication safety initiatives and managing change in the clinical environment.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, public health, project management or other relevant field.
2. Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice
and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with
blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Approved: June 2021 David Reeve, General Manager, PPHC CAHS
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Job Description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care
Job title Clinical Pharmacist - Prison Health Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Alice Springs
Position number RTF Closing 23/03/2026
Contact Officer Dr Sarah Kemp on or
About the agency
Apply online
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Ensure delivery of high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Pharmacy services whilst providing clinical leadership and
supervision to Allied Health Professionals within NT Health.
Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary
health care, aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: Pharmacy. This position will require
the applicant to work within an extended hours service model, which may include weekends (as applicable).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Pharmacy services within a multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide expert advice on program and clinical issues within Alice Springs Correctional Centre.
1. Provide leadership, supervision, mentorship and education to staff and students.
2. Independently organise and manage a high volume complex workload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to
ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Initiate, implement and complete research, continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or
regional level to ensure delivery of contemporary pharmacy services.
6. Lead and/or monitor the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators
1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy that meets membership eligibility requirements of the Pharmaceutical
Society of Australia (PSA) or Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) or similar professional body, and registration
for practice with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
1. Extensive post graduate experience in providing contemporary, high level clinical pharmacy services to patients and
families/carers.
1. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients
and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
1. Proven high level communication and interpersonal skills, including well developed negotiation and conflict management skills,
with significant experience working in a team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
1. Extensive experience in clinical supervision of students and staff and a commitment to professional development.
2. Proven ability to initiate, implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
3. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively organise and manage a high volume complex workload.
4. Demonstrated high level leadership skills with capacity to provide leadership in a team environment.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in clinical education, leadership / management, speciality practice area or other relevant field.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category B (indirect contact with blood or body
substances)